
161 Dorchester St #2 Boston — Photo 1 of 29
$885,000
161 Dorchester St #2, Boston, MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127 — South Boston
Beds
3
Baths
2
SqFt
1,247
Style
Condominium
Built
1890
Top floor bi-level in a classic 1890 brick rowhouse on Dorchester Street, a short walk to West Broadway. Freshly painted, hardwood floors just refinished, and vacant. Move in the day you close.The main level runs open from the front windows to the kitchen. A gas fireplace anchors the living room. The kitchen has warm wood cabinetry, granite counters, a breakfast bar, stainless appliances and a gas range, with a dining area under a chandelier beside it. The primary bedroom and a full bath are on this floor.Upstairs are two more bedrooms, a second full bath, and a stacked washer and dryer. One bedroom opens straight onto the private rear roof deck, where the downtown skyline sits right in front of you. The third bedroom has a cedar closet and works just as well as an office.Central air with a brand new HVAC system installed in 2026. The water heater and laundry machines are recent. The deck was built about three years ago. Fiber internet is available in the building.A quiet two unit association with professional management. Pets welcome.Restaurants and shops on West Broadway, the Red Line at Broadway, the beach, the Seaport and the South End are all close by. Easy access to 93 and the Expressway.
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Boston, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Microwave • Refrigerator • Freezer • Washer • Dryer
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl FirstFlooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
Dining Room
Lvl FirstFlooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
Kitchen
Lvl FirstFlooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Gas Stove
Primary Bedroom
Lvl FirstCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2
Lvl SecondBedroom 3
Lvl SecondCedar Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Population
36,769
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$164K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
54.7%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Suffolk County
2,337 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+13% vs the prior 12 months) — 2,062 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)
Listing Agent: Shane Hayes
Listing Office: SelectRE Boston
MLS® Number: 73578054
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